7.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-11853: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Oct 26 2018(Updated: )

Lack of check on out of range for channels When processing channel list set command will lead to buffer flow in Snapdragon Mobile, Snapdragon Wear in version IPQ8074, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 450, SD 625, SD 650/52, SD 835, SD 845, SD 850, SDA660, SDM429, SDM439, SDM630, SDM632, SDM636, SDM660, SDM710, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016

Credit: product-security@qualcomm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Qualcomm IPQ8074 Firmware
Qualcomm IPQ8074A
Qualcomm MDM9206
Qualcomm MDM9206 firmware
Qualcomm MD9607 Firmware
Qualcomm MDM9607 firmware
Qualcomm MDM9650
Qualcomm MDM9650 firmware
Qualcomm SDR425 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 425
Qualcomm SD427 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 427 firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
Qualcomm SD 430 Firmware
qualcomm sd435 firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435
Qualcomm SDM450 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM450
Qualcomm SD 625 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
Qualcomm SD650 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 650
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD652 Firmware
Qualcomm SD835 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Qualcomm SDA845 Firmware
Qualcomm SD845
Qualcomm SD850 Firmware
Qualcomm SD850
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDA660
Qualcomm SDM429W
Qualcomm SD429
qualcomm SDM439 firmware
Qualcomm SDM439 Firmware
qualcomm SDM630 firmware
qualcomm SDM630
Qualcomm SDM632
Qualcomm SDM632
Qualcomm SD 636 Firmware
Qualcomm SDM636 Firmware
Qualcomm SD660 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 660
Qualcomm SD710 Firmware
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-11853?

    CVE-2018-11853 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-11853?

    Fixing CVE-2018-11853 involves updating affected Qualcomm devices to the latest firmware version provided by Qualcomm.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-11853?

    CVE-2018-11853 affects various Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, including the SD 425, SD 430, SD 835, and more.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-11853?

    CVE-2018-11853 is a buffer overflow vulnerability due to a lack of checks on out-of-range values for channel list set commands.

  • Is CVE-2018-11853 specific to any operating system?

    CVE-2018-11853 specifically affects Qualcomm chipsets used in Android devices.

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